Vernon C. Fenstermaker, 97 years, formerly of Allentown, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Coopersburg.  He was the widower of Clara M. (Herber) Fenstermaker.  Born in Weisenberg Twp, he was a son of the late Charles and Verdie (Kressley) Fenstermaker.

He was Vice President of Sales for the former Lehigh Valley Dairy, retiring after 57 years.  Vernon was past officer of the Lehigh Valley Grocers' Assoc. and the Food Industry Assoc.  He was a past member of the Philadelphia Food Trades Assoc. and the Manufacturers' Representatives of Philadelphia.  Vernon was a member of Ziegels United Church of Christ in Breinigsville, where he served as an elder on the Consistory for 25 years.  He honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945.  He landed on Utah Beach in Normandy and participated in the Battle of the Bulge.  Vernon received four Battle Stars for service in four campaigns in the European Theater and a Bronze Star for meritorious service. He was a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Vernon became a member of Rotary in 1967 and recently received his 50-year service award. He was past President of the Whitehall Rotary Club and later a member of the Allentown West Rotary Club, where he served as Secretary for many years, was a Paul Harris Fellow and a major donor.  In recognition of his 90 ^th birthday in 2010, the Allentown West Rotary Club erected a flagpole honoring veterans at Ziegels Church. Vernon and his late wife Clara loved antiquing, coin collecting and ballroom dancing.  He was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed reading and pinochle.

Survivors: Son, Dale Fenstermaker and wife Gail, with whom he resided, daughter, Joanne Gerlach and husband Detlef of York, brother, Robert Fenstermaker and wife Mae of Macungie, grandchildren, Adam and Christopher Gerlach, Alec Fenstermaker and Lauren Witmer, great grandchildren, Holden and Clara Witmer, nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother, Carl Fenstermaker.

Services: Visitation will be on Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Rd., Breinigsville.  A Celebration of Life will take place at 12:00 PM in the Church.  Interment, Church Cemetery.  Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ziegels U.C.C. or the Allentown West Rotary Club, c/o Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.